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Media Gallery - January 2006

Senator Carper speaks at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce January 30, 2006 — Dover
Senator Carper spoke at a Delaware State Chamber of Commerce luncheon promoting mentoring in the state.
Senator Carper visted Allen's Poultry Farm January 12, 2006 — Laurel
Senator Carper observed the national poultry testing program at an Allen's Poultry farm. He learned how to swab the inside of a chicken's mouth with assistance from Dr. Tom Holder and another Allen team member.
Senator Carper visits a classroom at Georgetown Elementary School January 12, 2006 — Georgetown
Senator Carper stopped by Georgetown Elementary School to hear results of Project V.I.L.L.A.G.E. - an innovative, early childhood program implemented at the school. He was able to visit with some of the students and see what they do in class each day.
Senator Carper honors mentors at Sussex Central Middle School January 12, 2006 — Millsboro
Senator Carper was on-hand to honor mentors and their students at Sussex Central Middle School during National Mentoring Month.
Senator Carper visits Delaware State University's Chemistry Department January 6, 2006 — Dover
Senator Carper toured Delaware State University's Chemistry Department after his announcement that DSU was getting more than $3.2 million in federal funding for a hydrogen storage facility on campus, focused on finding materials that can store and release large quantities of hydrogen gas for vehicles. Dr. Preston Hayward, an associate professor of chemistry, and the senator listen as Sohrab Amiri explains his work.
Senator Carper with Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Grot January 5, 2006 — New Castle
Senator Carper joined Congressman Mike Castle and Governor Ruth Ann Minner in congratulating Ion Power, a small technology firm in New Castle that has installed the state's first commercial fuel cell. He is shown with founder Dr. Stephen Grot and Grot's wife, Wendy.
Senator Carper visits Lake Forest Elementary School January 5, 2006
Senator Carper visited Lake Forest Elementary School, where he talked to the students about how laws are made. He stopped in many classrooms, including this one, and then he read letters written by those students, thanking him for coming to their school.
Senator Carper visits Harrington Fire Department January 5, 2006 — Lewes
Senator Carper went to see the new equipment purchased by Harrington Fire Company with the federal grant money they received earlier this year. He got to try some of the new equipment on and got to meet many of the volunteers who serve the community.
Senator Carper visits North Georgetown Elementary School January 4, 2006 — Georgetown
Senator Carper responded to the question, "Have you ever met the President?" while visiting North Georgetown Elementary School.
Senator Carper visits Mid Atlantic Family Practice January 4, 2006 — Lewes
Senator Carper visited Mid Atlantic Family Practice to learn more about this new clinic's Health Information Technology System. Here, the senator got a first-hand look at a demonstration.
Senator Carper visits with students at St. Michael's School and Nursery January 3, 2006 — Wilmington
To kick off the new year, Senator Carper visited St. Michael's School and Nursery where he joined Congressman Castle in announcing $200,000 in federal funding for the school. He talked with former students who come back to work with the children and with current students about what they like best about St. Michael's.